Sgt. Carter is Hampshire County's Prevention Resource Officer. He is stationed full time at Hampshire High School, and performs the duties of DARE Officer at Romney Middle School, as well.

Hampshire County Sheriff's Office

John P. Alkire, Sheriff

Prevention Resource Officer Program

WHAT IS THE PRO PROGRAM?

The PRO Program is a cooperative effort between schools and law enforcement to: Improve students attitudes and knowledge of criminal justice and law enforcement; to prevent kids from committing crimes; to mentor youth with law enforcement officers; to provide a safer school environment and; to combine safety and child advocacy assuring a better school experience for all WV youth.

The PRO Program places certified WV Police Officers who are also certified Prevention Resource Officers in local middle and high schools. The officers maintain an office in the school, are in the school 40 hours per week, attend extra-curricular activities, facilitate classes on non-traditional educational topics; such as juvenile law, domestic violence, underage drinking, drug and alcohol prevention, and child abuse and neglect. They work on safety issues, prevention and learning more about youth and interaction with them.